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- DirectorJohn CapenerStarsCraig SechlerAuguste von BayernJohn MarzluffJoin NOVA to witness the brainpower of birds. Long mocked as empty-headed, our feathered friends hide surprisingly acute intelligence. But how smart are they? Watch as scientists test avian aptitude and challenge our basic notions of intelligence.
- 2007–7.8 (144)TV EpisodeDirectorVolker ArztAngelika SiglStarsHans-Peter BögelAlice AuerspergGyula GajdonA documentary about smart birds.
- StarsOmri RoseSuranne JonesSuperNature - Wild Flyers is an innovative new three-part series, utilizing new technology and techniques to reveal the wonder and science of one of nature's greatest innovations - the power of flight.**********************************************************
- StarsDavid AttenboroughJesse R. BarberPeter R. HoulihanEvolutionary story of flight from the very first insects to the incredible array of creatures which rule the skies today.**********************************************************
- DirectorLouie SchwartzbergStarsMeryl StreepAn intimate look at incredible-and increasingly threatened-creatures that a third of the world's food supply depends upon.
- StarsDavid TennantA nature documentary about a bird's-eye view of the natural world, joining the journeys of snow geese, cranes, albatrosses, eagles and other birds across six continents. Beginning in North America, snow geese face their biggest predator, pelicans glide under San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, bald eagles in Alaska swoop among brown bears, and on the Great Plains, cowbirds dive under the feet of fighting bison.**********************************************************
- DirectorMartha HolmesStarsDavid AttenboroughBarrie BrittonStephen LyleBirds descend from dinosaurs who developed feathers. Those allow most of them to fly, which few other vertebrates can. Some birds gave up flying, like penguins, who specialize in diving and prove feather's fabulous insulating efficiency. Feathers are also key to courting, almost as varied as bird physiognomy and ways of solitary or social life almost all over the globe.
- DirectorDan ViensTells the story of a remarkable flock birds that became the heart of a wonderful American city where people work to coexist with nature instead of smoking it out.
- DirectorJacques PerrinJacques CluzaudMichel DebatsStarsJacques PerrinPhilippe LabroDocumentary on the migratory patterns of birds, shot over the course of three years on all seven continents.
- DirectorTom SimonStarsDiane CardeaDarshan BhagatAnita NayarIntrepid avian creatures attain new heights in NATURE's Extraordinary Birds.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughDavid Attenborough's comprehensive and richly detailed study of birds, examining the variety of different species and their ways of life.**********************************************************
- StarsDavid AttenboroughDescribes the ability of birds, insects and bats to fly including migration often over great distances; and how plant seeds defy gravity in order to disperse over a wide area.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughThe evolution of birds from their first reptilian ancestors to the immense variety of species we know today.
- DirectorWard KimballStarsRuth BuzziRichard BakalyanJohn EmersonPart cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.
- DirectorGary RotterA look at New York City pigeons and the people who love and protect them.
- DirectorMatthew DyasStarsDavid AttenboroughDouglas A. LawsonFamous naturalist David Attenborough explains the rise and fall of pterosaurs, mistakenly known as flying dinosaurs. He also flies a glider to show how big the Quetzalcoatlus, at the time the largest known pterosaur species, really was.
- DirectorMike BirkheadStarsDavid AttenboroughFamous naturalist David Attenborough spotlights the ostrich, the kiwi and their prehistoric ancestor, the elephant bird. Being flightless, these birds must rely on speed and camouflage to escape predators and protect their younglings.*********************************************************
- DirectorMike BirkheadStarsDavid AttenboroughOf all the birds he's filmed over the years, David Attenborough finds these big birds the most comical. They are the Flintstones of the bird world - a group whose lineage can be traced back to when dinosaurs walked the earth. The ostrich, the emu, and the rhea - together with the kiwi and the cassowary - are essentially the court jesters of the avian world, because they can't do the one thing that birds are famous for doing. They can't fly. But exactly how - and why - did these birds abandon flight? It's been one of the natural world's great mysteries. And now DNA is promising to give us the answer. Among their number is the fastest bird on land, whose chicks hatch ready to run. One has dagger-sharp talons; another, killer thighs. One is a bird that is heard, but seldom seen, and only in the pitch black dead of night, does it call. So you could say these groups of birds are real oddballs. But they're a family with a remarkable success story...despite having never flown a day in their lives.
- StarsJ.V. MartinLawrence WitmerWhen the land bridge between North and South America formed, the terror bird migrated north where is competed with the saber tooth cat and wolves. This program examine why the wolf survived despite the fearsome armory of the other two predators.
- DirectorJeffrey KimballStarsRegina AlvarezAnya AuerbachMike BryantA diverse group of full-of-attitude New Yorkers reveals how a hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed their lives.
- DirectorAnn Johnson PrumStarsPaul GiamattiThere are some 120 species of duck, representing a wide variety of shapes, sizes and behaviors. Some are noisy and gregarious, others shy and elusive. They are familiar animals we think we know. But most of us don't really know these phenomenal, sophisticated creatures at all. This program follows a wood duck family as a male and female create a bond, migrate together across thousands of miles, nurture and protect a brood of chicks, then come full circle as they head to their wintering grounds*********************************************************
- DirectorDavid AllenStarsJoe HuttoJeff PalmerNaturalist Jim Hutto's remarkable experience of being imprinted on by a group of wild turkey hatchlings, and raising them to adulthood and beyond, in the remote wilderness of northern Florida.
- DirectorSusan McMillanStarsGreg JohnstonChris MorganThe show about one of the largest predatory birds, Pelican. It shows the life cycle of the Australian pelicans. Many of whom migrates in the arid, desolate and dry land of Australia's famous outback & others which stays on the shores, near sydney. Beautiful show with capturing music and mesmerizing cinematography.
- DirectorLucinda SpurlingStarsDavid WingateJeremy MadeirosSam RistichImagine finding a pterodactyl alive and nesting on an obscure island. Rare Bird is the true story of a 15-year-old boy who helped find a bird believed extinct and solve the mystery of its existence. Like the myth of the phoenix, the Cahow bird is resurrected on the island paradise of Bermuda at the dawn of its development, returning to teach humanity an important lesson in perseverance. Threatened by manmade development, invasive species, and the pesticide DDT, the Cahow has been on the brink of extinction for over 4 centuries .This against all odds story about a man, a ghost bird and a struggle for survival takes a dramatic turn, when the bird faces a greater threat: global warming. Ravaged by a recent hurricane what will David and his successor Jeremy do to save the species once again from oblivion? Rare Bird is their tale of hope, inspiration and commitment to the future of all species. This true story is both a miracle and a mystery, and will keep you riveted as the destiny of an "extinct" species plays out in a race against time.
- DirectorMark LewisStarsJanet BonneyJoseph MartinezJoel VavraThrough interviews and reenactments, The Natural History of the Chicken investigates the role of the chicken in American life and tells several remarkable stories. A Maine farmer says she found a chicken frozen stiff, but was able to resuscitate it. Colorado natives tell a story of the chicken who lost its head-- and went on living. A Virginia farmer tells about (and demonstrates) the benefits of raising chickens for his own consumption. Perhaps most surprising is the case of the Florida woman: she bathes her pet bird, and takes it both swimming and shopping. Through these and other stories, this documentary illuminates the role that chickens play in (some of) our lives.
- StarsHolly Dressel
- DirectorTakahiro YokosukaStarsTadashi ShimadaKirsten Krohn
- StarsLiev SchreiberTake flight on an exhilarating ride with winged predators. Humans have had a unique relationship with raptors for more than four thousand years. Through the ancient sport of falconry and as inspiration for the latest in aircraft design.
- DirectorFrederic LilienStarsAlexander FisherLincoln KarimCharles KennedyThis is the true account of one of the most surprising and remarkable love stories in the history of New York. It begins in 1993, when a young man from Belgium looking to change his life has an unexpected encounter in Central Park. He meets a hawk. Not just any hawk, but a wild Redtail, a fierce predator that has not lived in the City for almost a hundred years. Compelled to follow this extraordinary creature, he buys a video camera and sets out to track the hawk. Little does he know that the journey will take him almost twenty years and lead him down many trails of life, death, birth, hope, and redemption. Affectionately known to New Yorkers as Pale Male, the hawk becomes a magnificent obsession and a metaphor for triumph against all odds. His nest, perched on a posh 5th Avenue co-op, starts out as a novel curiosity to a handful of avid birdwatchers but becomes an international tourist destination - a place of pilgrimage. Then, on a December afternoon without warning, in the space of half an hour, the building dismantles Pale Male's beloved nest. In a wingbeat, media from around the world assemble on 5th Avenue to cover the unprecedented protest. Gathering behind Pale Male is an army of birdwatchers, movie stars, poets, children, dogs, and late night comedy show hosts. What unfolds next, as they say, could only happen in New York.
- DirectorFrederic LilienStarsAl PaysonJoanne WoodwardTrue tale of a red-tailed hawk who has taken up residence on the facade of a exclusive Fifth Avenue apartment house across from New York's Central Park.
- DirectorSimon BaxterStarsLloyd BuckTom FrenchEric MeyersThe peregrine falcon reaches high speeds to become the world's fastest animal; bird trainer Lloyd Buck attempts to get his peregrine, Moses, to go faster.**********************************************************
- DirectorSandy CrichtonTracks threatened New Zealand falcons through the fading eyes of wildlife photographer George Chance.
- DirectorMikael KristerssonStarsCaisa PerssonFilmed over several years, it is a wonder-filled portrait of a family of kestrels (European falcons) who live in a church tower above a small Swedish town. The amazing cinematography, nominated for a Swedish Oscar.
- StarsFergus BeeleyThe most powerful raptor in the world, the harpy eagle, hides away deep in the South American jungle.
- StarsGordon BuchananThey say 'There's no place like home' and for wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan, it takes more than growing up in a place to truly appreciate its beauty. It takes coming home again.
- StarsF. Murray AbrahamRevel in the resurgence of the bald eagle, the American emblem that's come roaring back from the brink of extinction.
- DirectorJoseph SpaidStarsOral EsemgulKairatkan SernedanKuma UliksatKuma, a young Kazak man, retraces the steps of his grandfather who was formerly an eagle master back to the remote mountainous region of his family's origin. There, in nomadic Mongolia, he fulfills his dream of trapping and training his own eagle. Under the tutelage of a local eagle master named Khairatkhan, Kuma learns not only the ways of hunting with eagles, but also the ways of his own people. Set against the staggering and exotic beauty of Mongolia, KIRAN immerses the viewer in a world forgotten by time.
- DirectorIan McCarthyStarsJay O. Sanders
- DirectorChristopher KnightStarsJoyce Zinno
- DirectorRobert HennoStarsEilidh HorderHedge clearance, the replacement of old pollard willows with metal poles, the destruction of ancient orchards, and intensive use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers: all of this has led to a decrease in the population of the Little Owl. But to turn around this phenomenon and bring life back to our countryside again, not much is needed. The film is an invitation to discover this delightful small bird of prey evolving in her habitat, as well as the fauna which populates her 'realm'.
- DirectorLucy SmithStarsPaul ChristieFor centuries, the mysterious nighttime lives and uncanny hunting skills of owls have made them fascinating hallmarks of children's stories and folk tales the world over. But what actually makes owls so special? Bird trainers Lloyd and Rose Buck and their very special family of owls, eagles, falcons, geese, pigeons, and two newly-hatched barn owls - Luna and Lily - provide a rare opportunity to learn more about these unique birds. Using the latest in camera technology, computer graphics, x-rays and super-sensitive microphones, we can take a brand new look at owls in more detail than ever before. The real stories behind how they hunt, how their vision and hearing works, and how they fly so silently are influencing 21st century technology and design.**********************************************************
- DirectorLucy SmithStarsPaul McGannWith their charismatic faces and extraordinary head-turning ability, owls are one of our best-loved birds. And yet it's rare to catch more than a glimpse of one in the wild. These mysterious birds haunt our night, floating through the darkness with an eerie silence. But how do they see in the dark? And how do they fly so silently?BBC version of Owl Power
- DirectorIstvan NadaskayStarsOtto Clemens*
- DirectorMichael ArandaStarsEmily GraslieEmily describes owls.
- DirectorFergus BeeleyMatt HamiltonStarsChris MorganTake an intimate look at the snowy owl, a bird made popular by Harry Potter's faithful companion, Hedwig.*
- DirectorRubén CasasFernando Valdivia GomezStarsStephen Hughes*
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- StarsFergus BeeleyRon DavidNational Geographic Explorer takes an up close look at owl. It follows nature expert Fergus Beeley as he looks into why owl make such ideal nocturnal birds of prey. He also examines the fossil record to reveal that owls have been polishing their predatory skills for over 40 million years.*
- DirectorWilliam CanningStarsKate McKeeverLarry McKeeverExplorer goes to Ontario to visit a woman who has dedicated her life to the care and rehabilitation of injured owls.
- DirectorVolker ArztAngelika SiglStarsCorey MosenJulia LopeltIris BroekemaUnlike any other parrots, the Keas, New Zealand's astonishingly intelligent mountain parrots, just love the snow, the cold and the harsh environment.
- About 50 Amazon parrots live rough on Stuttgart's streets. They're not built for the German winter- surviving there takes extraordinary adaptability. But, Stuttgart's Amazons are far from unique. Parrots are appearing in cities all over the world--and they're doing it in big numbers.
- StarsF. Murray AbrahamSteve MurphyFor tens of millions of years, parrots have survived and thrived in Australia even as the continent underwent dramatic changes.
- DirectorCaroline BrettStarsHoward McGillinThis film takes you to the deepest enclaves of the Amazon for a first-hand look at macaws, offering bird lovers the rare opportunity to enjoy these beautiful birds in their natural habitats rather than in pet stores and cages.
- DirectorJudy IrvingStarsMark BittnerMaggie McCallIvan StormgartA homeless musician finds meaning to his life when he starts a friendship with dozens of parrots.
- StarsTony Robinson
- DirectorIrene Tejaratchi HessAs dusk falls, hundreds of crows descend upon Portland's park blocks. This "murder of crows" is explored through the eyes of a child, then further explained by a specialist from Portland's Audubon Society.
- DirectorSusan FlemingStarsAnna BraunJohn MarzluffUlrich WatermannAlthough cultures around the world may regard the crow as a scavenger, bad omen, or simply a nuisance, this bad reputation might overshadow what could be regarded as the crow's most striking characteristic - its intelligence.
- StarsPatricia ClarksonWith high speed camerawork and breakthrough new science, we enter the fast-paced world of hummingbirds as never before. Speed is their middle name. Their lives are moving faster than the eye can see. They possess natural born super powers that enable them to fly backwards, upside-down, and float in mid-air. And for the first time, we see them mate, lay eggs, fight, and raise families in intimate detail. They are great athletes, tender mothers, brave in combat, and up for any challenge. They are Super Hummingbirds, the smallest, most brilliant birds on earth.
- DirectorPaul ReddishStarsDavid AttenboroughDavid Attenborough takes us into the remarkable lives of hummingbirds via stunning slow motion photography. Everything about these tiny birds is superb and extreme. They have the highest metabolism, fastest heart beat and most rapid wing beat in the avian world. They evolved to feed on flowering plants but are now a crucial part of wider ecosystems. How do they mate, raise their young, and live?**********************************************************
- StarsF. Murray AbrahamHigh-definition, high-speed footage of hummingbirds in the wild helps viewers to understand the world of hummingbirds as never before.
- DirectorAlicia BraunsStarsReginald C. HayesIt reveals the survival and symbolism of the world's smallest birds, bringing the audience an up-close and personal view into an incredible journey from an egg half the size of a jellybean to the baby's first flight.
- DirectorLuc JacquetStarsLambert WilsonThomas AcdaMorgan FreemanA young penguin, driven by his instinct, embarks on his first major trip to an unknown destination.
- 2012– 52mTV-PG8.2 (21)TV EpisodeDirectorColin CollisStarsSusanne GrawePaul McGannThe Falklands are 300 miles east of Patagonia in the bleak South Atlantic. Tthe largest plants growing there are wind-resistant shrubs. The native animal population includes penguins, seals, whales and albatrosses.
- DirectorJohn DownerStarsKate WinsletA chronicle of the birth and development of one penguin chick, born late and smaller than any of its fellow toddlers.
- StarsDavid TennantPeter DrostPenguins - Spy in the Huddle spends nearly a year in the close company of penguins, deploying 50 spycams to capture as never before the true character of these birds.
- StarsRolf HarrisThe world famous Little Penguins of Australia's Phillip Island entertain over half a million tourists a year with a sunset parade from the surf to their burrows. But behind the scenes the penguins lives are even more interesting.
- StarsElisabeth Shue
- Emperors and kings, chinstraps and Adélies - NATURE follows the penguins' difficult journey through the cycle of seasons and explores how a changing climate is affecting their habitat and survival.
- DirectorLuc JacquetStarsMorgan FreemanRomane BohringerCharles BerlingIn the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.
- StarsKieron ElliottThe untold story of South Africa's blackfoot Penguins.
- 2012– 41mTV-PG8.9 (21)TV EpisodeStarsDominic MonaghanDominic endures the scorching heat of the vast Australian Outback to locate one of the rarest bats on the planet - the ghost bat. The creature gets its name from its translucent white wings that make it look ghostly as it flies through the moonlight. To find them, Dominic has to crawl on his belly to fit into incredibly tight and pitch black spaces. One wrong step can mean disaster. The Northern Territory's premiere bat expert, Dr. Damien Milne joins him on this dark search.